An extended RAW needed today, in order for Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi to fully articulate their frustrations and disillusionment in the wake of Liverpool’s narrow defeat at Old Trafford to Jose Mourinho’s cynical opportunists. On the balance, the lads concluded that The Reds’ were probably the authors of their own downfall, with a less-than-incisive display in attack, some defensive howlers from a familiar source and a lack of inspiration from the sideline.
Trev Downey hosts another Champions League edition of RAW on a night which saw Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi stretched to the limits of their analytical ability as the three lads discussed a fairly uneventful evening at a sold-out Anfield. The upshot, however is that the Reds progressed to the quarter finals of Europe’s premier competition without injury or concession. There is some animated chat about Adam Lallana and Jordan Henderson, a chat about some of the unusual highlights of the night and a general sense of quiet contentment about The Reds’ business-like execution of the night’s task.
RAW is back with Trev Downey, Hari Sethi and Dave Hendrick, as Liverpool ease back into second place and Alex Oxlade Chamberlain is man-of-the-match in a delightfully business-like 2-0 home win against Rafa Benitez and his Toon Army. The lads analyse the individual performances and key incidents, as ever, but there is also much talk about the ways in which Jürgen Klopp’s Reds are evolving into a superior unit who might yet achieve something remarkable in this campaign.
On tonight’s Post Match RAW, Trev Downey hosts another celebratory RAW from a remote location but is joined, as ever, by Hari Sethi and Dave Hendrick to pick the bones out of the latest outing for Jürgen Klopp’s men. Saturday’s Anfield display saw David Moyes’ charges ‘Hammered’ as the Reds went to town with an all-out attacking display and a comparatively composed defensive showing. Goals for the front three and Emre Can gave Liverpool a comfortable 4-1 win and eased them into second place in the table. The lads do an extra-long episode which reflects their enthusiasm about the standard of football they witnessed. Give it a listen!
On tonight’s Post Match RAW, Host Trev Downey is joined by Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi for RAW, as the trio reflect on Southampton 0 Liverpool 2. This was a thoroughly business-like and efficient three points earned by Jürgen Klopp’s men, from the clean sheet kept by Loris Karius to the pair of delightful strikes by the team’s goal machines, Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino. The lads look at the individual performances, analyse the game-plan and assess the opposition, on an evening which sees The Reds climb to 3rd, only two points off 2nd.
On tonight’s Post Match RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi struggle manfully to attempt a calm analysis of Liverpool 2 Tottenham 2, a game in which deflation was followed by ecstasy before the familiar late disappointment returned to enshroud Reds fans as the final whistle blew. It was a match which had penalty drama, wonder goals and an interesting tactical face-off but at the end, Liverpool will surely rue not being able to see out the remaining moments of injury time and clinching the points.
On tonight’s AI Pro Plus RAW, Trev Downey is joined by Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi to take a critical look at Huddersfield 0 Liverpool 3. The Reds are back to winning ways and the lads examine the key role of Emre Can in the vital win and the importance of keeping the German. There’s analysis of the team’s performance, both as a unit and individually and there’s even a chance to focus on the songs that celebrate (or don’t) our best players.
On tonight’s AI Pro Plus RAW, Trev Downey and Dave Hendrick pull no punches in their analysis of the massively disappointing defeat to West Brom which sees The Reds crash out of the FA Cup in the 4th round for the third year running. On a night when very little went right for Liverpool, Trev and Dave are very critical of the man with whom the buck stops - Jürgen Klopp. If there were some positives to be gleaned from the loss to Swansea, then this capitulation was without any redeeming qualities. The defensive shake-up, the wretched defending and midfield cover and the paucity of the usual attacking impetus all get looked at by two very upset Irishmen.
On tonight’s AI Pro Plus RAW, host Trev Downey is joined, as ever, by Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi to reflect on something Reds fans have not had to discuss since October - a defeat. The lads look at the LFC performance in detail, but if we’re honest, there was only a little defensive work to analyse. The majority of the discussion centred on the blunted purpose of the Liverpool attack and there is some talk about how The Reds can move on from here and beat the next side who set up like Carlos Carvalhal’s Swansea. No scapegoating, minimal irrationality, restricted rants and a little common sense on Post Match RAW.
